Khandan (1965 film)

Khandan is a 1965 Hindi-language Indian drama film directed by Atma Ram. It stars Sunil Dutt, Nutan, Pran, Manmohan Krishna, Om Prakash and Lalita Pawar in pivotal roles. The film is known for its melodramatic plot centered around family values, sacrifice, and societal expectations in rural India.

The story revolves around a widowed Thakur (Sunil Dutt) who remarries a woman (Lalita Pawar) with a cruel and conniving nature. She mistreats his children and plots to usurp the family's wealth and power. The film explores themes of sibling loyalty, the challenges faced by stepchildren, and the triumph of good over evil.

Khandan was commercially successful and is remembered for its songs, including "Tumhi Meri Mandir" and "Zindagi Hai Kya Suno". The film also received critical acclaim for its performances, particularly those of Sunil Dutt and Nutan. It is considered a classic example of Bollywood social dramas of the 1960s.